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Ms. McSween from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support Our Art Buddies Program with New Supplies!

Help me give my students tempera paint Kwik Stix, cordless hot glue guns, drawing paper, alcohol markers, and more items for classroom use.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McSween's classroom raised $1,058

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

At our school, we have a very unique Art Buddies class. This is an art elective for our students in the cluster program with moderate disabilities like autism, Down Syndrome, and cerebral palsy. We also have an amazing group of general education students in the class and everyone creates together.

Together, they make amazing art projects, practice social skills, work collaboratively, and build friendships over the course of the year.

Our projects are modified to support all students' disabilities and we draw, paint, sketch, collage, and more. These supplies will provide our class with materials such as paint, markers, paper, glue guns, and more for a comprehensive art experience while also supporting students' sensory needs.

As a low-income school, we often need supplies that are not in the school budget. Supporting this project allows us to offer varied and exciting projects in our classes. Throughout the year, the buddies paint, sculpt, collage, draw, design, and build as they build friendships and grow to understand how all learners can be artists!

Ms. McSween Roosevelt High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

70 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint - Kwik Stix, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $23.99 6 $143.94
Cordless Hot Glue Gun, GoGonova 15s Fast Preheating Glue Gun, 5Ah Built-in Battery Hot Melt Glue Gun, Smart Power-Off, Kit with 25 Pcs Premium Mini Glue Sticks and USB-C Charging Port • Amazon Business $22.99 6 $137.94
Pacon Drawing Paper P4742, White, Standard Weight, 12" x 18", 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $29.79 2 $59.58
Alcohol Markers 100 Colors Art Markers Professional Art Pen Dual Tips Plus 1 Blender Permanent Marker for Adults & Kids,Alcohol Based Sketch Markers for Painting, Coloring and Drawing with Base(black) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
UCreate Watercolor Paper, White, Bulk, 90lb., 9" x 12", 250 Sheets • Amazon Business $25.15 2 $50.30
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Colors may vary, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $45.76 1 $45.76
Crayola Colors of The World Markers, Skin Tone Markers, Classroom Supplies, Gift for Kids, 24 Count (Styles Vary) • Amazon Business $6.47 6 $38.82
Royal Langnickel Golden Taklon Classroom Value Pack - Rounds, Set of 30 • Blick Art Materials $18.00 2 $36.00
SHARPIE Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 2 Boxes of 12 Total of 24 Markers • Amazon Business $18.00 2 $36.00
Royal Langnickel Golden Taklon Classroom Value Pack - Flats, Set of 30 • Blick Art Materials $18.00 2 $36.00
Amaco Wax Resist - 16 oz • Blick Art Materials $16.38 2 $32.76
BUYGOO 60Pcs Stiff Felt Fabric Sheets, 12 x 14 inches Assorted Felt Sheets Craft Felt Sheets 1mm Thick for DIY Crafts, Sewing, Crafting Projects • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Liquid Chalk Markers for Chalkboard Erasable (20 Vintage Colors) - Bold Dry Erase Marker Chalk Pens for Blackboard, Windows, Bistro, Glass - 6mm Reversible Tip - 50 Chalk Labels + 5 Extra Nibs • Amazon Business $25.90 1 $25.90
Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Set, Idea ADHD Fidget Toys, Adult Fidget Magnets Spinner Rings for Anxiety Relief Therapy, Fidget Pack Great Gift for Adults Teens Kids (B-1) • Amazon Business $23.30 1 $23.30
ARTEZA Liquid Chalk Markers Set of 16 (16 Bright Colors, 16 Replaceable Chisel Tips, Tweezers, 50 Labels, 2 Stencils), Dust-Free, Water Based Chalkboard Markers, Office Supplies • Amazon Business $17.00 1 $17.00
flic-flac 48PCS 8 x 12 inches (20 x 30cm) Assorted Color Felt Fabric Sheets Patchwork Sewing DIY Craft 1mm Thick … (20cm * 30cm, 48pcs) • Amazon Business $16.68 1 $16.68
60Pcs Felt Fabric Sheets 8x12 inch(20 x 30cm), Craft Felt Squares 40 Assorted Colors 1mm Thick Non-Woven Felt Paper for Craft, Christmas Ornaments, School Projects, Festival Decoration • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Cevioce Fidget Slug Toy, Sensory Slug Fidget Toy for Kids & Adults, 3Pcs Cute Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Toddler Toys｜Exercise Wrist Strength & Stress Relief, Great Gift for ADHD • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls with Light, Medium, Heavy Resistances, Fidget Toy Sensory Stress Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys (Yellow, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Peradix Hand Grip Strength Trainer, Stress Relief Ball for Adults and Kids, Wrist Rehab Therapy Hand Grip Equipment Ball Squishy - Set of 3 Finger Resistance Exercise Squeezer - Fathers Day Dad Gifts • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Brainwright - ICOSA - The Atomic Fidget Ball - Twist, Turn, Fidget! • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Power Your Fun Arggh Glitter Stress Ball for Adults and Kids - Medium Squishy Stress Ball Fidget Toy, Anti Stress Sensory Ball Squeeze Toy Stress Balls (Blue) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$856.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$899.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$158.65

Total project goal

$1,057.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,057.68

9 Donors

-$408.35

Donations toward project cost

-$349.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.00

match offer

-$646.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$549.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.65

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 $0.00

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